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Former Olympic skier Bode Miller’s infant daughter drowns

Emeline Miller, who was 19 months old, died Sunday after a swimming pool incident Saturday.

Written ByBob Hille

U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller's 19-month-old daughter drowned in a swimming pool over the weekend in Southern California, authorities there said (via the Orange County Register).

Emeline Miller was pronounced dead at a hospital after emergency responders were called to an Orange County home around 6:30 p.m. PT Saturday. The incident is under investigation.

"We are beyond devastated," Miller wrote in an Instagram post Monday night. "Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this. Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten. Our little girl loved life and lived it to it’s fullest everyday. Our family respectfully requests privacy during this painful time."

Emeline Miller was the daughter of Miller and Morgan Beck, a professional beach volleyball player and model, who were married in 2012. They also have a son born in 2015. The couple is expecting another child in October, they announced on Easter.

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team tweeted its condolences to Miller and his family on Monday, writing: "It is with the utmost sadness that we learned today of the passing of @MillerBode's daughter Emmy. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at U.S. Ski & Snowboard and across the whole snowsports world are with Bode, his wife Morgan and their family at this time."

It is with the utmost sadness that we learned today of the passing of @MillerBode's daughter Emmy. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at U.S. Ski & Snowboard and across the whole snowsports world are with Bode, his wife Morgan and their family at this time.